There are apologies and apologies . This so called apology is insincere , long delayed and mealy mouthed . I personally don't believe a word of it . It is one of those forced " regrets " with a sting and it stinks . We can watch CNN on probation , say , for the next 6 months and see they have mended their ways or not ,I suppose . I won't hold my breath .

"hurt feelings?"

Such a "thin skin"! If everyone had your absolutist attitude, the world would be hell, Mengzhi. So "hurt feelings" give the "right to exact revenge" and "the right to retaliate"! How about others whose "feelings are hurt"? Pelosi?: does the American Congress now have the "right" to revenge and retaliation? The DL? Israel? Given your logic, and the comments you often make on this forum, you better hide under your bed before someone applies your childish, aggressive logic to you!

It would take me several years to educate you I am sure and I have neither the energy nor the inclination , Here you are suggesting that there are millions of " hurt feelings " around the globe , what gives you Chinese the right to be angry with Jack the Jerk simply because he called you " thugs and goons " !? I say each victim or recipient of an insult or malice has to decide what he / she wants to do . Many a coward would not retaliate even if he is slapped in the face ! China has had too many slaps over too many years . We say " no more " ! If you cannot learn this little reality , than I cannot help you . Pelosi ? Is she the tart who cozied up to the DL for warmth ? Who did hurt her ? He will have me sending him a present soon .